Creamy Creamed Corn

Name: Creamy Creamed Corn
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h
Yield: Serves 6 to 8
Ingredients: ½ cup vegan cream cheese, purchased or homemade (at room temperature; 1 tablespoon cornstarch or tapioca starch; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 pounds fresh or thawed frozen corn kernels; 1 (16-ounce) can creamed corn; 2 teaspoons vegetable oil or vegan butter (optional); 1 medium-size yellow onion, minced; 1 tablespoon cornstarch or tapioca starch; 1 cup plain unsweetened nondairy milk; 2 teaspoons vegetable oil or vegan butter (optional)

Preparation info

Serves
6 to 8

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
3 hr

Appears in

Fresh from the Vegan Slow Cooker

By Robin Robertson

Published 2012

About

Yes, canned “creamed” corn is vegan—there is no cream in it, despite the name. This rich, comforting side dish is great as is or, for extra zing, add some minced canned green chiles or chipotles in adobo. To make this recipe soy-free, use a soy-free vegan cream cheese and a soy-free nondairy milk.

Ingredients

2 teaspoons vegetable oil or vegan butter (optional)
1 medium-size yellow onion, minced
2

Side dish
Vegan
Gluten-free
Microwave

Method

For the best flavor, heat the oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes. Alternatively, omit the oil and sauté the onion in a few tablespoons of water or place it in a microwave-safe bowl with a little water, cover, and microwave for 2 minutes.
Generously oil the insert of the slow cooker or spray it w